If you've read this site for any length of time, you know about TiVo's HME apps. These are utitlies, games, etc. that run on your computer and add new features to the TiVo. What many people don't know about is the pseudo-unofficial apps.tv service. I say pseudo because it is run by a TiVo employee, but in an unofficial capacity.

While setting up HME apps on your PC can be time-consuming and highly irritating, setting up apps.tv couldn't be more convenient. Simply add 209.97.196.52 to the "music, photos and more" section of your TiVo and you're ready to go. The 100% free applications currently offered by apps.tv are:

Flickr

Hot Or Not

Last.fm (outstanding!)

Late Night Guide

MP3tunes Locker

PoneyPoker

SkullBones

Sokoban

Sudoku

Sudoku Solver

Tic-Tac-Toe

Word Droppings

Word Grid

Of course, these are in addition to the features already served up to all TiVo boxes, which include Yahoo tools, Live365 radio, podcasts, etc.